Members of a Muslim movement persecuted abroad say they’re thankful to Anzacdiggers for helping create an Australia that honours and upholds the freedom and rights of its people.

Dozens of members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community turned out at AnzacDay Dawn Services in Sydney to honour soldiers killed in World War I in defence of Australia.

Sydney coordinator Tariq Ahmad said the Ahmadis, who face discrimination and systematic persecution by other Muslims worldwide, wanted to show their gratitude for the freedom Australia has afforded them.

Sydney coordinator Tariq Ahmad. (Ehsan Knopf/9NEWS) ()

“We hope by attending we will inculcate in other Australians a sense of our love and respect for not only their traditions, but also what Anzacsoldiers have done to bring the country to where it is now,” he said.

Mr Ahmad said they were also motivated by an Islamic principle of loving and respecting one’s country of residence.

“It is a day of great importance and a day when we as a nation should reiterate our pledge of loyalty and service to the country [whether] in war and peace,” the National President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Australia Mr. I. H. Kauser said in a statement.

“Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Australia always pledge their loyalties to their homeland.

While no women from the group attended the Dawn Service in Sydney’s Martin Place today, Miraz Ramzan Sharif is hopeful they will be joining them next year.

The Australian Turkish community, many of whom identify as practicing Muslims, are among a number of other groups that also actively support AnzacDay commemorations.

“There are so many shared values between Muslims and Australians and people from all other walks of lives and faiths and beliefs,” Australian-Turkish Advocacy Alliance Co-Founder and former Executive Director Adem Genc said.

“Whether it’s AnzacDay or any other significant occasion, it's important to come together to celebrate these values.”

Secretary for the Islamic Council of Victoria, Kuranda Seyit, agrees.

The Ahmadiyya group who attended the Dawn Service today in Sydney. (Ehsan Knopf/9NEWS) ()

“There are a number of small fringe groups that are trying to promote hatred and division in our community,” he said.

“They specifically try to create this misunderstanding or misconception that the Muslim way of life is not aligned with the Australian way of life, which is an absurd assertion to make.

“We’re always battling against that stereotype [and] it’s important the Muslim community [continues trying] to break down those misconceptions.

“There is no doubt in my mind that Islam is consistent with Australian values.”

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